The Emergence of Post-modernity at the Intersection of Liberalism, Capitalism, and Secularism: The Center Cannot Hold

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of post-modernity, distinguishing between those who view it as a theoretical approach and those who view it as a culture. It discusses the factors that led to its emergence, including liberalism, capitalism, and secularism, and highlights their influence in generating the culture of post-modernity within neoliberal societies. The book argues that post-modernity is the cultural condition of neoliberal societies in the late 20th and early 21st centuries and provides a lengthy analysis of neoliberal post-modernity in practice. The Great Recession of 2008 opened new spaces for agitation and transformation, resulting in the discordant politics of the last decade.

Format: Hardback
Length: 311 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of post-modernity, offering a systematic and thorough exploration of its essence and historical emergence. It distinguishes between two perspectives on post-modernity: one that sees it as a theoretical approach and another that perceives it as a cultural phenomenon. The author argues that interpreting post-modernity as a culture yields greater insights and understanding. The book delves into the three factors that contributed to the emergence of post-modernity, namely liberalism, capitalism, and secularism. It highlights their respective influence in shaping the culture of post-modernity within neoliberal societies.

The volume provides a detailed analysis of neoliberal post-modernity in practice, contending that post-modernism has become the cultural norm in neoliberal societies during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Initially, it appeared that neoliberal post-modernity was here to stay, characterized by a focus on individual freedom and time while limiting political change. However, the Great Recession of 2008 sparked new avenues for agitation and transformation, leading to the discordant politics of the past decade. This book will appeal to scholars engaged in various fields, including economic policy, cultural analysis, political theory, and social critique.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030989699
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022